Press Releases & Statements

Matt Birk Speaks on Importance of MN Marriage Amendment in New Online Video

NFL Star and Minnesota Native Talks about the Importance of Moms and Dads, Risk of Marriage Redefinition in Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn. (Oc...

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Take Action! Five Ways to Support Marriage Between Now and November 6th

As we get closer to the election (November 6), the Minnesota Catholic Conference would like to share some important ways you and your fam...

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Statement regarding the Statewide Marriage Amendment Mailing from Minnesota Bishops

Every Catholic household in Minnesota was or will be mailed a letter from their respective bishop encouraging them to vote “Yes” for the ...

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The Catholic Spirit: Talking about the Marriage Amendment with Family, Friends

Amendment supporter offers best approaches to take in current debate (by Fr. Rocky)August 28, 2012 John Rogers, a lifelong Catholic and m...

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MCC Informational Statement on MN Marriage Amendment Activities

The following is background on the Catholic Church’s efforts to promote and defend the institution of marriage—what the marriage amendmen...

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Minnesota Catholic Conference calls on Congress and the President to amend the Affordable Care Act

Cites need to protect human life from conception to natural death, the rights of conscience, and the dignity of immigrant workers and the...

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MN ‘Fortnight for Freedom’ Educational Series on Religious Liberty

WHAT: The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) First Freedom Project is sponsoring a religious liberty public lecture series during the na...

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Statement Regarding Former Priests’ Position on Marriage Amendment

Saint Paul, MN, May 17, 2012—Earlier today, we were made aware of a media event organized by a group of former priests in opposition to t...

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Statement Regarding the Recent Statement of Three Retired Archdiocesan Priests

Saint Paul, MN, May 17, 2012—The public statement issued today regarding the Minnesota Marriage Protection Amendment by three retired pri...

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How the Minnesota Catholic Conference prioritizes advocacy resources

One of the biggest complaints that Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) staff receives, from both the public and legislators, about our pu...

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The Catholic Spirit Archbishop Hebda, Bishops Izen, Kenney to pray March 6 at adoration in the capitol

In a troubled time for Minnesota, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishops Michael Izen and Kevin Kenney will join the faithful for...

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The Catholic Spirit: MCC on the Legislature: Partisan divides, gun violence, immigration enforcement

As the Minnesota Legislature begins the second half of its 94th legislative session Feb. 17, Jason Adkins, executive director and general...

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